Drey

usgb/dreɪ/
noun

The nest of a squirrel, usually in the form of a ball made of twigs and leaves, located in a tree.

The squirrel scampered up the tree to its drey.
Visual representation of "drey" - The nest of a squirrel, usually in the form of a ball made of twigs and leaves, located in a tree.

Often appears as...

  • squirrel drey
  • build a drey
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Animal Home

A 'drey' refers specifically to a squirrel's nest, not just any animal's home.

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While hiking, we spotted a drey high in the tree branches.
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Tree Dwelling

Dreys are always found in trees, demonstrating a squirrel's arboreal lifestyle.

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The branches were thick with leaves, concealing the drey inside.
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Material Matters

The materials of a drey, twigs and leaves, highlight its natural and makeshift quality.

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She mimicked the way squirrels twisted twigs to create a drey in art class.
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